Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $46,390 when living on campus and $48,549 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $39,330 | $1,070 | $13,050 | $13,050 | |
| Hastings College | $36,130 | $110 | $16,000 | $15,000 | |
| College of Saint Mary | $23,340 | $888 | $13,050 | $18,686 | |
| Union College | $27,990 | $1,600 | $13,000 | $17,000 | |
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Doane University-Graduate and Professional Studies | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $31,698 | $917 | $13,775 | $15,934 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,698 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Concordia University-Nebraska requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,330 and College of Saint Mary has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,340 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $37,720 | $39,330 | ||
| Hastings College | $34,580 | $36,130 | ||
| College of Saint Mary | $22,450 | $23,340 | ||
| Union College | $27,170 | $27,990 | ||
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Doane University-Graduate and Professional Studies | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $30,480 | $31,698 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,749 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Union College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,843 and Concordia University-Nebraska has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,650.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $7,650 | $7,650 | ||
| Hastings College | $12,900 | $13,580 | ||
| College of Saint Mary | $21,103 | $21,739 | ||
| Union College | $32,146 | $32,026 | ||
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Doane University-Graduate and Professional Studies | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $18,450 | $18,749 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,775 when a student lives on campus and $15,934 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $10,350 | $2,700 | $10,350 | $2,700 | - |
| Hastings College | $11,690 | $4,310 | $10,690 | $4,310 | - |
| College of Saint Mary | $8,650 | $4,400 | $13,234 | $5,452 | - |
| Union College | $8,000 | $5,000 | $12,000 | $5,000 | - |
| Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Doane University-Graduate and Professional Studies | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,673 | $4,103 | $11,569 | $4,366 | - |